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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nepal and the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) Nepal conduct first-ever power resource assessment of…

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and environmental non-profit Live & Learn initiate Green Youth Labs: a training and mentoring programme for innovation and a…

Diverging views on the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated the conversations during the visit to Europe by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s Asia…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been seen by the West, in particular in Europe, as a threat to its conception of the world order. But this view is…

The country’s most vulnerable are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

An interview on empowering women in Pakistan’s local politics with Shad Begum.

Young people attending the COP27 climate summit in Egypt are calling for loss and damage compensation to cope with the irreversible impacts of climate…

Mongolian experts and thought-leaders analyze the geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics that may shape the country’s future and discuss the…

We are now facing not just a climate crisis, but also an inequality crisis. COP27 must address both challenges by financing a just climate transition.

Unseasonal rain and extreme weather events affect agricultural productivity and fish stock of farmers and fisherfolk in India. Could conversations at…

Role models and their stories have a great impact on supporting conversations about gender equality and gender justice. The FES Nepal Office collected…

Thailand has a long and demonstrated history of balancing its foreign policy against big powers. But the new geopolitical dynamics of the region…

Cities tend to reflect traditional gender roles and gendered division of labour. Instead, urban planning and design should address inequalities and…

Trade union membership in Pakistan is no higher than at independence in 1947, causing the country and its citizens to miss out on the potential…

Experts share their analysis of what the changing geopolitical landscape in Asia means for the Korean Peninsula.

An interview with FES partner Khadim Hussain Mirani about relief efforts, the climate crisis, and the challenges for workers and local economies in…

Latest research unveils key issues and opportunities for women and the future of work in South Asia.

What makes foreign interests in the Pacific Islands grow and what does their engagement mean for the future of the small island nations?

Recent local elections in Nepal have brought a number of independent candidates into office. Among them is Balendra Shah ‘Balen’, Kathmandu…

Thailand's current practices and policies only include some of the elements that will be needed to achieve their ambitious commitment to reach…

An interview with Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut about Thailand’s pledges, plans and priorities for its energy transformation.

Marc Saxer answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region and the future of the global order.

Wan-Suk Hong answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on East Asia and the Korean Peninsula.

50 years of German-Bangladesh relations are being celebrated by the Bangladesh office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Centre for Governance…

The Asia-Pacific is one of the most strategically contested areas on the globe. The superpower confrontation comes with a multitude of challenges and…

The polarization between formal and informal workers lately received wide attention in South Korea. Our FES Korea Office took a closer look at the…

Lay Hwee Yeo answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.

Charmaine Misalucha-Willougby answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.

Raja Mohan answers four questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.

With spaces for dialogues and leadership expanding in government and civil society, women in the Philippines have taken up the role of peace leaders…

Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry shares his views on the developments in Afghanistan and the role of the international community since the Taliban…

Rural and urban areas are connected in ways that cannot be dissolved or ignored. They are economically, socially, and environmentally interlinked…

Platform work is providing much needed employment to many. But bereft of decent working conditions, blue collar workers in the digital economy are…

Opportunities and threats of digitalization for women in the COVID-19 crisis. Reflections from Asia as part of the FES W7-blog.

FES Philippines forms Youth for Just Transition Network to engage young people from different backgrounds in the shift from coal to renewable energy.

The lack of women's representation in political news coverage is global. But journalists and newsrooms in Mongolia have started to work to break the…

The COVID19-crisis has revealed multiple fault-lines, yet these could also be seen as opportunities for identification of changes to help women cope…

Together with its partners, FES brought together some of Nepal’s most prominent thought-leaders and politicians to discuss the country’s current state…

Sustainable urban mobility always involves several trade-offs: between comfort and pollution, between private and public transport, and others. A…

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population, yet their invaluable contributions in tackling climate change are still unrecognized. This…

Rapid urbanisation in Chennai is leaving the city's vulnerable susceptible to effects of unplanned growth and climate change.

Vietnam has made great efforts in providing a comprehensive legal framework to protect women's and children's rights. But violence against women and…

"For trade unions to be key players in this changing world of work, they need to understand and reflect the workforce they represent," argues Marta…

As one of the world's most congested cities, Metro Manila faces increasing challenges to its urban development, highlighting issues of livability and…

The rapid growth of ride-hailing and other app-based services has changed discussions around workers' rights globally. A new FES research analyses…

Education in Asia is becoming increasingly privatised and commercialised. To learn more about the impacts and future trends of the sector,…